We're Hiring! Theatre Production Dirctors (Temporary)
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
THEATRE PRODUCTION DIRECTOR (TEMPORARY)
Seeking Theatre Directors for the 2025-2026 Season in CMTM’s Maddy’s Theatre
POSITION PURPOSE
The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine (CMTM) is seeking experienced theatre directors to direct upcoming plays in our Children’s Theatre Season. The director works closely with the actors, designers, and the Theatre Production team. This is a temporary paid position.
The director reports directly to the Theatre Artistic Director.
POSITION SUMMARY
Work closely with the CMTM Theatre Team on casting the production
Communicate vision of the production to design team, providing clear and timely feedback on design elements throughout the process
Communicate and guide the vision of the production with actors through rehearsals
Attend weekly production meetings with CMTM Production Manager and design team
Attend as-needed meetings with the CMTM Theatre Team
Work closely with the stage management for clear and efficient communication to both acting team and production team
Work with both adult and child actors (based on show) using CMTM’s values and guidelines
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Energized by CMTM’s mission and values (listed below)
Experience working in professional and/or community theatre settings
Dedication to creating theatre for family audiences
Excellent organizational and classroom management skills
Excellent communication skills
Experience directing theatre for children and family audiences is preferred
Experience working with young actors ages 10-17 is preferred for intergenerational productions
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF WORKPLACE / ROLE
Comfort attending virtual meetings and in-person rehearsals
Rehearsal rooms can range from noisy to subdued volumes depending on the cast size and type of show
Well-lit, LED fluorescent work lights during the rehearsal period. Dark house and stage lights during tech week
Rehearsals are typically on weekdays from 6-8:30 pm or 6-9 pm depending on the
availability of the cast and CMTM space availability. Rehearsal schedules span approximately 6
weeks, with one-month performance schedules. Production meetings happen weekly,
depending on the availability of the production team.
This is a temporary, part-time, hourly position. Approximately 15 hours a week in person Monday to Thursday.
CMTM’s Maddy’s Theatre season runs from June to May, with six professional productions throughout the season. The season includes two productions during the summer (running in rep through July and August), two during the winter (Dec and Jan/Feb), and closing spring (April).
COMPENSATION
$18.23 / hour. Directors are paid for all their time worked, including time in rehearsal and production meetings.
Earned Paid Leave (EPL): 1 hour of paid leave for every 40 hours worked.
EPL accumulated but not used is paid to employee at end of temporary employment.
CMTM has a system of pay that offers a base rate based on position. This system is designed for equity and as such we do not have the ability to negotiate the compensation listed above.
HOW TO APPLY
Each applicant is required to email a resume, CMTM Employment Application, and letter of interest.
The letter of interest should include answers to the following questions:
Why do you want to work in Maddy’s Theatre at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine?
How would you describe your directing philosophy?
Could you elaborate on your approach to working in a rehearsal setting?
How do you collaborate with designers?
CMTM Employment Application can be found at https://www.kitetails.org/jobs
Applications accepted via email to hiring@kitetails.org
If you have applied to be a director at CMTM in the past 3 years and filled out an employment application, you do not need to fill out an additional application.
Application Deadline: This call will remain open until May 31, 2025, or until directors are found. CMTM will prioritize filling the director roles for earlier productions first.
ABOUT CMTM
At the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, we set the stage for every child to imagine and learn through play.
We value Belonging.
Everyone belongs at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine. We believe each person has value and worth; we celebrate what makes each of us unique and what binds us together as a strong community
We value Play.
We embrace the power of play to build resilience, spark creativity, and ignite a child’s imagination. Play inspires our work, our physical spaces, our storytelling, and our learning experiences.
We value Community.
We center community in all we do. We strive to be an inclusive partner and resource in order to build strong, lasting relationships.
We value Curiosity.
We believe curiosity inspires children to explore, build empathy, and connect with others. Learning fueled by curiosity leads to a deeper understanding of self and the world around us.
We value Trust.
We provide safe, inclusive experiences and spaces to ensure that the community’s trust is earned and upheld in all that we do.
The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine is an equal opportunity employer.
We value diversity amongst our team and leadership, and we strongly encourage people of all traditionally marginalized identities to apply. CMTM provides equal employment opportunities Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.
We are committed to making our facilities and programs accessible and safe for all members of our community, staff, and volunteers. We are actively working to increase the accessibility and usability of our website, building, and educational activities. Supervisors work collaboratively with employees to make accommodations and modifications to accommodate the employees’ needs, including physical changes, assistive technologies, accessible communications, and policy enhancements. In doing so, we adhere to the available standards and guidelines and, in many cases, go beyond the guidelines to uphold our philosophy that our staff should have a safe and welcoming work environment where they can learn and grow. For a full description of our facility’s accessibility, please visit: www.kitetails.org/accessibility